Politics with Michelle Grattan

Productivity Commissioner Danielle Wood on how to grow Australia's weak productivity

The head of the productivity commission outlines numerous ways government can improve productivity.

Josh Bornstein on how big companies are taking away employees’ private rights

Josh Bornstein is a lawyer specialising in employment and labour relations law. His new book examines the problematic reach of the corporate hand into the private sphere. He joins us on the podcast.

Richard Holden says no interest rate fall likely for 12 months

We're joined on the podcast by Richard Holden, to talk about the book and also Australia's economic outlook, on what has been a big week for economic news. 

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Adam Bandt on why the Greens are playing hardball on housing

Greens leader Adam Bandt joins us to talk about the immediate impasse as well as his party's broad agenda including its demands if Labor fell into minority at the election.  

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Robert French on the realities of a social media age ban

While French acknowledges possible privacy concerns, he explains why the long-time storage of personal data would be unnecessary.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ghaith Krayem on Muslim votes mattering

Today we're joined on the podcast by Ghaith Krayem, a spokesman for the group Muslim Votes Matter. The group plans to back candidates who support the issues it says Muslims care about. 

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank's Andrew Hauser says don't read too much for Australia from US rates message

Andrew Hauser, the deputy governor of the RBA, joined us to talk about the RBA's thinking when it comes to inflation. Hauser formerly worked at the Bank of England and was chosen by Jim Chalmers.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey says Kamala Harris and Anthony Albanese share views

We're joined on the podcast by former Australian ambassador to Washington, Joe Hockey, who's been attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Politics With Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie says government ‘scared stiff’ of gambling companies

Joining the podcast is Independent member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie. Wilkie has advocated for gambling reform during his entire political career.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Pat Turner on Indigenous empowerment, Closing the Gap, and future Indigenous leadership

Pat Turner is lead convener of the Coalition of Peaks and CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), and she joins the podcast.